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#386 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 30% in state

Knott County Central High School

High School · Knott County · Hindman, KY

A high school in Hindman, KY where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

76 Patriot Lane, Hindman, KY 41822

  • Math 48% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency52% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation8.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$17,594
Chronic Absenteeism53.9%

Students at Knott County Central High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency48%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
48%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Knott County Central High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low21/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$29,489

Median home value

$85,900

Median rent

$608/mo

College educated

16.3%

Homeownership

68.2%

Poverty rate

28.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41822; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
8.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Knott County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cordia SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–12Not available171Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Knott County

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$17,594NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Knott County Central High School is listed in Knott County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Knott County Central High School

Knott County Central High School is a public high school in Hindman, KY, part of Knott County, serving approximately 553 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #386 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Knott County Central High School

What grades does Knott County Central High School serve?

Knott County Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Knott County Central High School?

Knott County Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Knott County Central High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Knott County Central High School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Knott County Central High School rank in KY?

Knott County Central High School ranks #386 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Knott County Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Knott County Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Knott County Central High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Knott County Central High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Knott County Central High School a charter school?

No, Knott County Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Knott County Central High School a Title I school?

No, Knott County Central High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Knott County Central High School?

69.4% of students at Knott County Central High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
553
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Knott County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 41822)
1,979
Area median age
44.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 41822; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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